The nature and practice of California tax enforcement has undergone a relatively unobserved but profound transformation over the last twelve months. While many taxpayers still envision an audit as a face-to-face meeting with a state official, the reality is that the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has largely moved toward a...
The Need for an Experienced California EDD Audit Attorney
If your business has received notice of an audit from the California Employment Development Department (EDD), what you do next can have a substantial impact on the outcome. An EDD audit may involve payroll taxes, worker classification, 1099 independent contractors, withholding, and other employment tax issues that can expose your...
Proven California Sales and Use Tax Audit Representation
Are you searching for proven California sales and use tax audit representation? Have you received notification of a California sales and use tax audit by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)? Key Takeaways for Those Looking for Proven California Sales and Use Tax Audit Representation: California sales...
Are You Prepared for a California EDD Employer Audit?
Are you prepared for a California EDD employer audit? Did you know the California Employment Development Department (EDD) regularly audits most California employers to monitor compliance with worker classification, wage reporting, and California payroll tax? If you are a California employer, you should always be prepared for and expect a...
California’s Unitary Method of Taxation Around the World
What is California's unitary method of taxation around the world, and how does it affect individuals with offshore investments, U.S. expatriates, and multistate and multinational corporations? Central Points about California's Unitary Method of Taxation: The State of California taxes its citizens on worldwide income, not just income earned here in...
The Risk of California FTB Audits is Increasing
Did you know that the risk of California FTB audits is increasing when compared to the trend of IRS audits in 2025? The California Franchise Tax Board, or FTB, has recently invested in advanced data processing systems and AI applications. This, combined with streamlined information sharing with the IRS, Employment...
The Step Doctrine and How it Applies to IRS, State, and California Tax
It is important to understand the step doctrine and how it applies to IRS audits and state tax investigations, including California tax audits. The "step doctrine" is a concept not directly found in federal or California law, but that has been borne out of Court decisions since the great depression,...
ABCast Episode 10 – California Tax Reporting and Controversy
In our new ABCast Podcast Episode 10 - California Tax Reporting and Controversy Janathan Allen discusses 3 of the primary California tax agencies: Franchise Tax Board (FTB), the Employment Development Department (EDD) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). In this overview of California taxation, Episode 10 -...
Beware of California EDD Attempts to Reclassify 1099 Workers
You need to beware of California EDD attempts to reclassify 1099 workers as “employees” in San Diego. The EDD recently announced a new strategy to pursue audits to re-classify independent contractors as employees, thereby creating a payroll tax obligation for California businesses. Your exposure also extends to bast benefits and...